The Times of India 26.04.2013
21 shops fined for using plastic bags
NAGPUR: The NMC
has resumed the drive to seize plastic bags below 50 micron thickness
for prevention of water bodies’ pollution, especially the Nag River,
choking of drains and safety of cattle. Action has been taken against
21 shops between January 4 and March 31. The civic body seized 656 kg
plastic bags during the drive and also penalized these shops.
has resumed the drive to seize plastic bags below 50 micron thickness
for prevention of water bodies’ pollution, especially the Nag River,
choking of drains and safety of cattle. Action has been taken against
21 shops between January 4 and March 31. The civic body seized 656 kg
plastic bags during the drive and also penalized these shops.
The central government has made the drive against plastic bags
mandatory. But the NMC takes up the drive as merely a pre-monsoon
activity. Deputy director (health) Dr Milind Ganvir said the drive was
conducted in 20 localities, including Sitabuldi, Itwari, Sadar and
Gandhibagh. “Action was taken against 21 shops including Big Bazaar
outlets at Empress Mall and Wardhaman Nagar, Apna Restaurant in
Sitabuldi etc,” he said.
The drive will continue in coming days,” he said.
